This edition: Camera Buff

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Episode Details

(1979/Poland, 117 min., color, drama, in Polish with English subtitles) Dir.: Krzysztof Zannusi, Cast: Jerzy Stuhr, Maglorzata Zabkowska, Ewa Pokas, Stefan Czyzewski. In Poland, a worker buys a Russian movie camera to film his new baby, but because it's the only movie camera in town, he winds up being asked to film all kinds of events. Eventually, the filming begins to cause political trouble. Krzysztof Zanussi makes a cameo appearance. Discussion guest: Krzysztof Zanussi.

About this series

The best in world cinema is showcased in City Cinematheque, CUNY TV's much-loved flagship weekend film series. Hosted by Professor Jerry Carlson and co-produced with the Department of Media and communication Arts of The City College, CUNY, each film is followed by lively discussion with scholars, film professionals and critics.